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Skil Power Tools

Establishing a fresh visual language for an iconic brand

A century ago, Skil introduced the first circular saw to workshops across America. Today, with newcomer brands increasingly entering the power tool market, Skil needed a new approach to emphasize the brand’s history and trustworthiness.
CHOi Design created an entirely new visual brand language⁠—one that both underscores Skil’s heritage and brings welcome updates⁠—like modernizing geometry, updating color, and creating even more comfortable and ergonomic touchpoints.
Client
Skil Power Tools
Year
2020
Services
Brand Strategy
Design Research
Industrial Design
Sector

Commercial

Discover

Standing out in a Saturated Market

Our biggest hurdle was creating a unique and attention grabbing aesthetic to stand out in an already crowded marketplace, where similarly sized and styled tools were cluttering every inch of shelf space.

Create

The building blocks of a visual brand

Gathering insight from similarly bold products and work environments, we were able to create a VBL defined by crisp edges, and a proud metallic SKIL logo adorning the side of each product. Geometric lines are angled to create a sense of forward momentum, while the ergonomic handles are defined by angled grip blocks with bold grip patterns. The final outcome is a refined tool capable of handling even the most rugged work environments.

Deliver

Telling the brand story through informative details

Gathering insight from similarly bold products and work environments, we were able to create a VBL defined by crisp edges, and a proud metallic SKIL logo adorning the side of each product. Geometric lines are angled to create a sense of forward momentum, while the ergonomic handles are defined by angled grip blocks with bold grip patterns. The final outcome is a refined tool capable of handling even the most rugged work environments.

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